The 34-year-old has been informed his current deal with the club will not be renewed, says the Mirror.

The England international has been in fine form in recent weeks, scoring four times in his last five appearances for the Stamford Bridge side. His displays have prompted many to question why the club are releasing him.

However, Lampard will not be short of suitors when he does leave Stamford Bridge with a number of possibilities emerging in recent weeks.

QPR

Family ties could tempt Lampard to another West London club in the summer.

Any approach for Lampard, though, would have to be handled with care. Many West Ham supporters believe Lampard used his father's sacking as assistant manager at Upton Park to engineer his way out of the club in an £11 million move to Stamford Bridge.

West Ham are secure in their Premier League status, but a move for Lampard would seem highly unlikely.

China

DidierDrogba and Nicolas Anelka have both made the transition to Chinese football from Stamford Bridge and would warmly welcome Lampard.

The Chinese top flight is trying to build its name as a leading football power and has the financial muscle to tempt high-profile players. Lampard would be another big statement from them.

It is doubtful, though, that Lampard would consider the move to the Far East. His current form proves he can still cut it at a decent level and China is still only in a development stage as a league.